Walking by faith
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Walking by faith
Imagine you have gone through a difficult time in your life and you’re fearful of what the future may hold. To encourage you a friend says, “You can do it, one day at a time. Remember, just walk by religion not by sight.” Walk by religion? To a Biblically literate Christian, the very sound of that phrase is off putting to say the least.
You probably know what Paul really said in 2 Corinthians 5:7 “we walk by faith, not by sight.” But even the idea of walking by faith seems contrary to common sense. If we walked by religion, we would at least have a tangible structure, things that are seen, to pin our hopes on. Buildings, Traditions, schedules, liturgies, ministers, and the like. If we walk by faith, we only have the promises of god. But we also have “the evidence of things not seen”.
By Faith We Understand. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) We not only have God’s promises but we also have the evidence of thousands of years of history that He has kept His promises to those who trust Him. And He will keep His promises for you.
Walking by faith
If you are facing an uncertain future, and we all are! remember to walk by faith, faith in the god who promises He “will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
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Reverend Gary Hoban
Reverend Gary Hoban is the Founder and Director of Refinery Life Australia Limited, an Australian Christian ministry committed to equipping believers, strengthening the Church and contending for the nations through biblical teaching, discipleship and prayer.
An experienced pastor, author, Bible teacher and ministry leader, Reverend Hoban has devoted his life to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, developing Christian leaders and encouraging believers to grow in spiritual maturity and biblical understanding.
His ministry experience includes serving with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Crusade Director and Training, Counselling and Discipleship Director roles, contributing to evangelism, discipleship and the equipping of Christian workers.
As the leader of Prophetic Intercessors for Australia, he encourages believers to stand in prayer for Australia and the nations, calling the Church to spiritual awakening, biblical righteousness and a renewed commitment to its God-given mission.
His international ministry includes preaching, teaching and equipping Christian communities throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, with a particular heart for strengthening local churches and developing disciples.
Reverend Hoban is the author of several Christian books, including HYBRIDS, 365 Daily Devotions, Beyond the Middle East and Contending for the Nations. His writing explores Christian discipleship, spiritual discernment, biblical prophecy, prayer and the Church's responsibility in a rapidly changing world.
Through Refinery Life Australia, he continues to develop biblical teaching resources, Christian training courses, books and digital ministry initiatives designed to make sound biblical teaching accessible to believers around the world.
His passion is to see a spiritually awakened Church, believers firmly established in God's Word, and nations transformed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
